Why is the role of opposition important in policy decisions?

Correct answer: To critically examine government policies and raise questions

Direct answer: A. The opposition is important because it examines government proposals, asks questions, identifies weaknesses and brings citizens’ concerns into legislative discussion. This scrutiny can improve decisions and makes the government explain and justify its actions. A healthy opposition does not exist merely to obstruct everything; it may agree with some measures while criticising or suggesting changes to others. Option A is correct because critical examination and questioning are central democratic functions. Option B is wrong because the opposition does not have the duty or power to stop every decision without discussion. Option C is wrong because voter-list administration is not the opposition’s general role in policy debate. Option D is unrelated to parliamentary policy-making. Memory cue: “opposition is a watchdog, not a permanent roadblock.”